Accordion And Tabs Blocks
Use Accordion and Tabs blocks when customers need structured information without a long uninterrupted text area.
Included Blocks
| Block | Use |
|---|---|
| Accordion | Stacks expandable rows for FAQ, policies, care, fit, shipping, or technical details. |
| Tabs | Switches between panels when the content groups are peers, such as Description, Details, and Shipping. |
Setup Order
- Choose the patternUse Accordion for independent questions or expandable details. Use Tabs for a small set of equally important content groups.
- Add rows or panelsAdd accordion rows or tab panels with clear titles and concise content.
- Tune behaviorFor accordions, choose caret or plus icons and whether opening one row automatically closes the others.
- Review mobileConfirm titles wrap cleanly and content remains readable on small screens.
Accordion Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Icon | Choose caret or plus row indicators. |
| Automatically close other rows | Keeps only one row open at a time. |
| Dividers | Adds row separation. |
| Place icon at end | Moves the icon to the right edge. |
| Typography | Controls row title style, custom font, size, line height, and letter spacing. |
| Colors and borders | Override global colors, background, text, border, radius, and padding. |
Tabs Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Tab panels | Child panels that hold each tab’s title and content. |
| Typography | Controls tab label style and optional uppercase transform. |
| Colors and borders | Override global colors, border, radius, and padding. |
Choosing Between Accordion And Tabs
| Situation | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Many independent questions | Accordion |
| Long policy or care entries | Accordion |
| Three or fewer peer categories | Tabs |
| Customers need to compare all headings quickly | Accordion |
| Content must stay compact above the fold | Tabs or short accordion |
QA Checklist
| State | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | Rows or tabs can be reached and activated from the keyboard. |
| Long titles | Titles wrap without covering icons. |
| Auto-close | The accordion open behavior matches the information type. |
| Empty panels | No blank row or tab appears in published content. |
| Mobile | Content does not push purchase or CTA blocks too far away when expanded. |